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 Ninth Grade: Critical Transition Year

     High school students, according to research, should be particularly concerned about their ninth grade or freshman year, identified as a critical transition period, which can be especially challenging for 14-year-old Black girls, who face unique obstacles. To address this, Michelle Hollinger, CEO of The Institute for Worthy Living, has created PrepHERation, a seven-week group coaching program designed to equip Black girls with essential tools to thrive in their freshman year. […]